Beer City Half Bishop Ranch
San Ramon, California, United States
Sep, 2027 (TBD)
1mi, 5k, 10k, Half-marathon
Race Information
Run the Lake, The Trails, and the Iron Horse!
The day starts with The Beer City Half at Bishop Ranch with a run around Annabel Lake and out along the Iron Horse Trail. Beer City Festival includes a half marathon, 10k, and 5k distances. See parts of the East Bay you didn't know existed. The Beer Stroll is a 1-mile walk. Beat the Beast Beer Mile... well that's something totally different.
The post-race refreshment will introduce you to some of the East Bay's and California's best brewers. What better place to DRINK LOCAL?
All runners receive a shirt, Key to Beer City finisher's medal, and a custom tasting glass.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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